Published on May 26, 2020
The App is aimed at augmenting the initiatives of the Government of India, particularly the Department of Health, in proactively reaching out to and informing the users of the app regarding risks, best practices and relevant advisories pertaining to the containment of COVID-19.
As per the App’s description it is aimed at “augmenting the initiatives of the Government of India, particularly the Department of Health, in proactively reaching out to and informing the users of the app regarding risks, best practices and relevant advisories pertaining to the containment of COVID-19”.
The app uses smartphone’s location and bluetooth to inform the user if they come within the infection range of a host or carrier of covid-19. Moreover, it would share user data and alert the government in case any person comes in contact with an infected person.
However, the application’s privacy policy clearly states that the user data will not be shared with any third party. The app also has a detailed list of coronavirus helplines for each state. Moreover, the app also has a chatbox where user queries would be answered.
It should be noted that various states have launched their own versions of coronavirus tracking apps in the past week.
The downloading process is absolutely simple and not unlike any other app that you have on your phone. Engaging your smartphone’s GPS and Bluetooth capability you will be alerted if you are in the vicinity of a carrier or host of the coronavirus, giving you ample time to distance yourself from that carrier. The genius of this app does not end there; the next step is it will capture and save the carrier’s user data to alert the government.
To safeguard against intrusion by third parties, the app’s privacy policy disallows the sharing of that data with a third party, so rest assured the information captured is safe and in the hands of only one party; the government. With the kind of cellular connectivity that we are enabled with these days, there is no lack of information on the pandemic. However, how much of that information is accurate and can be relied on is anyone’s guess, since a lot of it is by word of mouth and hearsay.
Arogya setu once installed and active, is going to be tracking information more actively than was otherwise humanly possible. This is also going to be far more accurate with the information captured, therefore curbing the spread of the coronavirus. For android devices, the app is available on play store while for iOS on the app store. Here are some of the amazing features and benefits of the app.
• This app is compatible with devices on Android 5.1 or Higher
• Requires iOS 10.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Once you are into the app, the app will scan your location and share the your data with the government in case you’ve been tested positive for coronavirus or have been in close contact with a person who was tested positive.
Besides this, the app also has a dedicated a chatbot that asks you a series of questions to determine if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 as well as inform you about the various facilities and updates from the health ministry along with a series of helpline numbers nationally and state-wise.
• Open the app.
• Select the language of your choice.
• Go through certain number of screens informing about the app.
• Provide the required permission and always keep your Bluetooth on while using this app.
• Click on I Agree.
• Then, you will have to provide your 10-digit mobile number, on which an OTP will be sent.
• Fill in the required details and click on the submit option.
After completing the aforementioned process, you can get information on whether you are at risk, where health centres are, self-assessment test and many more.
Aarogya is the application which made by Indian government
To prevent corona viruses in this app you will get all the necessary things like how to protect yourself from coronavirus and what will the precaution you can take while you found someone has similar kind of symptoms cough , fever, which lead that person corona positive in this app you will get some mobile no. Of most of city if you need any help Regardimg corona virus
and this app will inform you one thing as well that how far you're from coronavirus patient
In this app you can do your self assessment as well that you are safe or not from Coronavirus there are certain questions in this app which you have to answered then they will tell you are safe or not from coronavirus and
It is really easy to set up this app in your mobile phone you have to only download this app from play store and you just choose your language and giving them a permission of bluetooth and location access because then will inform that how far your from coronavirus patient.
And then best part of this app is that this app is available in around 10 languages which sound really good , like hindi english marathi kannada, etc.
# Total number of passengers screened at airport : 15,24,266
# Total number of Confirmed COVID-19 cases across India * : 1,00,31,618
# Total number of Active COVID-19 cases across India * : 3,03,785
# Total number of Discharged/Cured COVID 2019 cases across India * : 95,79,658
# Total number of Deaths due to COVID 2019 across India * : 1,45,513
(*including foreign nationals, as on 20.12.2020)
State/UT |
Confirmed |
Active |
Recovered |
Deceased |
2,54,427 |
103,516 |
1,40,325 |
10,289 |
|
1,38,470 |
46,972 |
89,532 |
1,966 |
|
1,12,494 |
19,155 |
89,968 |
3,371 |
|
41,906 |
10,662 |
29,198 |
2,046 |
|
38,843 |
22,742 |
15,411 |
686 |
|
36,476 |
12,208 |
23,334 |
934 |
|
34,671 |
11,833 |
22,482 |
356 |
|
30,013 |
10,500 |
18,581 |
932 |
|
29,168 |
13,428 |
15,412 |
328 |
|
24,392 |
5,779 |
18,103 |
510 |
|
21,240 |
4,956 |
15,983 |
301 |
|
17,632 |
4,103 |
12,876 |
653 |
|
16,807 |
5,868 |
10,895 |
41 |
|
16,305 |
4,227 |
11,953 |
125 |
|
13,737 |
4,896 |
8,750 |
91 |
|
10,513 |
4,355 |
5,979 |
179 |
|
7,874 |
3,743 |
4,095 |
32 |
|
7,821 |
2,230 |
5,392 |
199 |
|
4,081 |
909 |
3,153 |
19 |
|
3,760 |
1,421 |
2,308 |
31 |
|
3,537 |
674 |
2,786 |
47 |
|
2,453 |
952 |
1,487 |
14 |
|
2,358 |
2,358 |
- |
- |
|
2,067 |
630 |
1,421 |
2 |
|
1,609 |
713 |
896 |
- |
|
1,418 |
661 |
739 |
18 |
|
1,213 |
274 |
916 |
10 |
|
1,086 |
157 |
928 |
1 |
|
845 |
518 |
327 |
- |
|
559 |
134 |
417 |
8 |
|
499 |
226 |
268 |
1 |
|
360 |
220 |
138 |
2 |
|
295 |
248 |
45 |
2 |
|
231 |
81 |
150 |
- |
|
164 |
70 |
81 |
- |
|
163 |
63 |
100 |
- |
|
Total India |
8,79,487 |
3,01,482 |
5,54,429 |
23,194 |
Although those infected with the virus may be asymptomatic, many develop flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Emergency symptoms including difficulty breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, confusion, difficulty waking, and bluish face or lips; immediate medical attention is advised if these symptoms are present. Less commonly, upper respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, or sore throat may be seen. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea are seen in a minority of cases, and some of the initial cases in China presented with only chest tightness and palpitations. In some, the disease may progress to pneumonia, multi-organ failure, and death.
As is common with infections, there is a delay from when a person is infected with the virus to when they develop symptoms, known as the incubation period. The incubation period for COVID-19 is typically five to six days but may range from two to fourteen days
Because a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is not expected to become available until 2021 at the earliest, a key part of managing the COVID-19 pandemic is trying to decrease the epidemic peak, known as flattening the epidemic curve through various measures seeking to reduce the rate of new infections. Slowing the infection rate helps decrease the risk of health services being overwhelmed, allowing for better treatment of current cases, and provides more time for a vaccine and treatment to be developed.
Preventive measures to reduce the chances of infection in locations with an outbreak of the disease are similar to those published for other coronaviruses: stay home, avoid travel and public activities, wash hands with soap and warm water often and for at least 20 seconds (proper hand hygiene and also the time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday to You" twice.), practice good respiratory hygiene and avoid touching the eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. The CDC recommends covering up the mouth and nose with a tissue during any cough or sneeze and coughing or sneezing into the inside of the elbow if no tissue is available. They also recommend proper hand hygiene after any cough or sneeze. Social distancing strategies aim to reduce contact of infected persons with large groups by closing schools and workplaces, restricting travel, and canceling mass gatherings. Social distancing also includes that people stay 6 feet apart (about 1.80 meters), roughly the length of a full size bed/mattress
According to the WHO, the use of masks is only recommended if a person is coughing or sneezing or when one is taking care of someone with a suspected infection.
To prevent transmission of the virus, the CDC recommends that infected individuals stay home except to get medical care, call ahead before visiting a healthcare provider, wear a face mask when exposed to an individual or location of a suspected infection, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, regularly wash hands with soap and water and avoid sharing personal household items. The CDC also recommends that individuals wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the toilet or when hands are visibly dirty, before eating and after blowing one's nose, coughing, or sneezing. It further recommended using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, but only when soap and water are not readily available. For remote areas where commercial hand sanitizers are not readily available, WHO suggested two formulations for the local production. In both of these formulations the antimicrobial activity of ethanol or isopropanol is enhanced by low concentration of hydrogen peroxide while glycerol acts as a humectant. The WHO advises individuals to avoid touching the eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. Spitting in public places also should be avoided.
Social Distancing is a non-pharmaceutical infection prevention and control intervention implemented to avoid/decrease contact between those who are infected with a disease causing pathogen and those who are not, so as to stop or slow down the rate and extent of disease transmission in a community. This eventually leads to decrease in spread, morbidity and mortality due to the disease. In addition to the proposed interventions, the State/UT Governments may prescribe such other measures as they consider necessary.
